Russia, Imperial. A Nicholas Cavalry School Badge, C.1915 Auction Archive both the strap and buckle

both the strap and buckle maker marked with the logos of Sohni

unit 3/M33

the cross is suspended by original chest ribbon on a very peculiar ring suspension

fronting a full-wreath of linden leaves

with two swords crossed between the body of the cross

Russia, Imperial. A Nicholas Cavalry School Badge, C.1915 Auction Archive both the strap and buckleIn silver gilt, a crowned doubled headed eagle with downward pointing wings, clutching a wreath and staff, in the center of the eagle sits a miniature star of the Order of St. Andrew, the reverse features a central screwpost with plate and screwback with dual rings, measures 42. 35mm (w) x 38. 37mm (h), weighs 22. 1 grams, hand etching, light wear, in extremely fine condition.